Best Soulslike Games of All Time

Here are the top 3D Soulslike games of all time, divided into FromSoftware masterpieces and premier non-FromSoftware titles:

The FromSoftware Pantheon

  • Elden Ring
    • Highlights: Open-world exploration combined with classic Dark Souls gameplay mechanics, fluid mounted combat, deep build customization, and massive boss encounters.
  • Bloodborne
    • Highlights: Gothic/Lovercraftian atmosphere, aggressive health-rally mechanics, iconic trick weapons, and fast-paced dodge movement.
  • Dark Souls III
    • Highlights: Peak fluid combat in the trilogy, exceptional level design, and some of the finest boss battles in gaming history.
  • Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice
    • Highlights: Pure action-focused gameplay centered around precision deflections, posture break systems, and vertical grappling hook traversal.

Best Non-FromSoftware 3D Soulslikes

  • Lies of P
    • Highlights: Pinocchio-inspired steampunk aesthetic, satisfying weapon assembly system, and tight perfect-guard parry mechanics.
  • Nioh 2
    • Highlights: Deep stance-based combat, heavy loot progression, Yokai transformation powers, and fast-paced action.
  • Black Myth: Wukong
    • Highlights: High-budget Chinese mythology action RPG featuring dynamic spell casting, transformation mechanics, and agile staff combat.
  • Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
    • Highlights: Blends Soulslike bonfire/checkpoint mechanics and lightsaber parry combat with rich narrative-driven exploration and Metroidvania structure.
  • Remnant II
    • Highlights: A unique third-person shooter Soulslike with procedurally generated maps, co-op class synergies, and high replayability.